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Here you’ll find a selection of posts and resources relating to the events and activities we offer.
Paella and Sangria
We had a lovely fundraiser with paella and sangria for all families on Sunday 25th August 2024. We started as ever with Mass at 12pm then everyone gathered in the garden for the paella. While the weather wasn't great, everyone still had a lovely time and thoroughly...
Assisted Dying Conference
One of the attendees of the End of life Conference wrote up a wonderful report on the day: On Saturday 15th June, several members of St Alban’s Parish joined with a large group of other Catholics at Thornycroft Hall for a Conference about ‘Accompanying People on...
June Conference Booking
While we wait for the End of Life Conference page to be uploaded, if you would like to book on the course please email acmcgough@gmail.com and include your name, email address, mobile no, any special dietary requirements and any other information you require. Then...
St Bede’s Family Day
St Bede's College Manchester are having a family day at Thornycroft on Sunday 28th April 2024. It will be a day of prayer and reflection with activities for the entire family. The day will conclude with Mass. For further details please contact Mrs Hibbert at...
Retreat for Women
There are still places available on the retreat for women from 9th to 12th May 2024. May is a beautiful time to go on retreat in Thornycroft. With the warmer weather and lighter mornings and evenings, there are even more opportunities to wander the grounds and nearby...
Crowning our Lady
Due to popular demand we will be crowning our Lady again this year on Sunday 19th May 2024. Fr Michael will say Mass at 12pm then at 1pm we will process to the Holy Family Shrine while saying the rosary. Once at the shrine Fr Michael will read a prayer of consecration...
End of Life Conference
Our next Thornycroft Conference will be on Saturday 15th June called Accompanying People on their Final Journey. Dr Teresa Merino will be speaking along with Deacon David Harrison, who is a chaplain at Leighton Hospital. More details to follow in the next few weeks.
April Recollection for Ladies
Ladies, join our recollection on Wednesday 3rd April starting at 10:15am with confessions. Timetable as usual followed by Mass then a light lunch at 1 pm.
Good Friday Meditation
Listen to Fr Joe's meditation for Good Friday here: